The new United boss, David Moyes, admitted that signing a new midfielder is his top priority ahead of the new season, despite the fact that Barcelona are resisting very heavily, the Scot is keen to bring in his first major signing for the club, and for more than one reason.

Is Cesc Fabregas on his way out of Barca?

Having had an initial bid of £25m rejected, in order to prize the talented midfielder away, will probably have to be bidding in the region of £35m.

This being David Moyes first major signing, it’s also going to be one of the most important signings of his managerial career. Firstly, United have been missing a player in the mould of Fabregas since Paul Scholes stepped down from his throne. The type that can create from nothing and can go box to box and has goals in him. This is Fabregas all over, and especially in the last few years, has been prolific for the Catalan side.

Does David Moyes have the pulling power?

On top of that, with Rooney probably near the exit door, David Moyes needs this to stop his side from becoming a selling club. This is also a test of how much pull his name has and Manchester United has since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Can David Moyes and Manchester United sign a star in the absence of SAF?

This signing could be comparable to Sir Alex Ferguson’s reprieve after winning the FA Cup, in this case it isn’t about the win, but about pulling power, especially with Jose Mourinho now in the frame.
We will see very shortly, since Moyes readily admitted in an interview that he was keen on the Spaniard and that he would be trying very hard to bolster his midfield with a top player this summer.

Moyes needs a big signing as Rooney looks to be exiting

Another enjoyable summer of transfer gossip, will this happen. I think the chances are very slim with Barcelona standing firm and resilient and I don’t honestly believe that Moyes has a strong enough pull for Fabregas. He would be more inclined to join his former mentor, Arsene Wenger. Will he sign for United? Tell us your verdict…